Vertical Institute is a Registered Training Provider (RTP) helping working professionals stay ahead in a rapidly changing job market. Our mission is to equip individuals with in‑demand skills through practical, industry‑relevant training that drives real career outcomes.
To date, tens of thousands of learners have upskilled with Vertical Institute. As an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) under SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and The Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF), we’re trusted by both individuals and companies seeking cutting‑edge, accredited education.
Why This Role Matters
As our Full Stack Ruby on Rails Developer, you’ll be at the heart of our learning platform:
- Build learner-first experiences. From responsive frontend components to backend systems, you’ll shape how users navigate, enroll, and grow with us.
- Own the stack. You’ll develop features end-to-end, ensuring performance, accessibility, and scalability across the board.
- Drive innovation in EdTech. Your work will power tools that directly improve learning outcomes, engagement, and operational efficiency.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain full-stack features using Ruby on Rails and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Design and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Build responsive, user-friendly UIs with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Model and manage relational databases (PostgreSQL) and caching layers (Redis).
- Implement secure authentication and data protection best practices (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).
- Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines and deploy to cloud environments.
- Monitor app performance and troubleshoot production issues.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Marketing teams to deliver features that grow acquisition and retention.
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of professional experience as a full stack developer using Ruby on Rails.
- Solid understanding of frontend technologies and best practices.
- Experience with version control (Git), and deployment workflows (CI/CD).
- Familiarity with integrating third-party services (e.g., Stripe).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to independently scope and deliver projects.
What you’ll enjoy
- 100% remote flexibility
- Collaborative, fast-paced team that values impact over hours
- Opportunities to learn and work on projects across education, design, and digital marketing
How to apply
Send your résumé, portfolio, and a short cover email (max 300 words) to careers@verticalinstitute.com with the subject line “Web Developer — [Your Name]”. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to reply within one week.
Job Type: Full-time